THOSE WERE THE DAYS
The Senators have an overall record of 49-18-11-6 against the Islanders, including a 24-9-5-3 record at home. But no longer do they own Denis Potvin's former team. While last season's record against the Islanders was 1-1-1, the lone victory came in Long Island. Ottawa has lost three straight to the Islanders at Canadian Tire Centre, with the home team's last victory coming Feb. 19, 2013, when Andre Benoit's first NHL goal was the winner in a 3-1 decision.
WHO NEEDS REST?
The Islanders were 4-0-1 in their five games heading into Friday's home date with the St.